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Sojat henna powder is henna (Lawsonia inermis) grown, dried and milled around Sojat in the Pali district of Rajasthan, and "Sojat Mehndi" has been a registered Geographical Indication (GI) since 2021. The region is known for henna because its long, hot, dry seasons suit the plant, and because growing, drying, milling and trading henna has been the local trade for generations.
This guide explains what the Sojat name and the GI tag mean, what they do not cover, and how to check a pack of henna powder yourself. For the chemistry of the dye itself, see what lawsone does to your hair.
Sojat Mehndi GI tag: the facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Registered name | Sojat Mehndi (henna) |
| Type of registration | Geographical Indication (GI), India |
| Registered | 2021 |
| Region | Sojat and surrounding area, Pali district, Rajasthan |
| Plant | Henna, Lawsonia inermis |
| Covers | Henna leaf and henna powder from the registered region |
| Does not cover | Indigo, amla, shikakai or any other herb, even when blended with Sojat henna |
The GI tag applies to henna only. Naturenna's henna comes from Sojat. Our indigo is a separate plant (Indigofera tinctoria) and is not part of the Sojat GI.
Why Sojat is known for henna
Henna grows across dry parts of South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. It does well in heat, low humidity and light soil, which Sojat has for most of the year. The dye molecule in the leaf, lawsone, is what stains hair and skin, and growers value leaf from hot, dry seasons for its dye content.
The second reason is the trade around the crop. In Sojat, henna is harvested, dried, milled and sifted close to the fields, so the leaf passes through fewer hands before it is packed. Lawsone breaks down with heat, light, moisture and time, so a shorter path from field to pack helps the powder keep its colour.
From field to pack
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Harvest. Leaves are cut when the plant is mature, usually after the main growing season.
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Shade-dry. Leaves are dried out of direct sun, which protects colour and the green, grassy smell.
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Mill and sift. Dried leaf is milled fine and sifted to remove stalk, sand and coarse particles.
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Seal and code. Powder is packed in moisture-proof packs printed with a batch code, manufacture date and expiry date.
How to check a pack of Sojat henna powder
| What to check | What you should see | Warning sign |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients | One ingredient: henna (Lawsonia inermis) leaf powder | Added dyes, PPD, metallic salts or a long chemical list |
| Origin | Origin named on the pack or product page | No origin given |
| Batch and dates | Batch code, manufacture date and expiry date | No batch code or dates |
| Smell | Green, grassy, like dried leaves | Chemical or perfumed smell |
| Paste | Smooth paste with no grit after mixing | Gritty or sandy paste |
| Colour on hair | Orange at rinse, deepening to red-brown over about 48 hours | Dark brown or black within an hour |
A product that turns hair black in one step is not plain henna. Pure henna only gives orange to red-brown tones; black needs a second step with indigo, explained in henna then indigo: the two-step method. Our guide to reading a henna label covers PPD and other additives in more detail.
Quick answers
What is Sojat henna powder?
It is powdered henna leaf grown and processed around Sojat in the Pali district of Rajasthan. It contains one ingredient, Lawsonia inermis.
Is Sojat henna GI-tagged?
Yes. "Sojat Mehndi" is a registered Geographical Indication in India, granted in 2021. The tag covers henna from the registered region.
Does the Sojat GI tag cover indigo?
No. The GI tag is for henna only. Indigo is a different plant, and henna-and-indigo kits contain Sojat henna plus separately sourced indigo.
Is Sojat henna the same as Rajasthani henna?
Sojat is one henna-growing area within Rajasthan. "Rajasthani henna" is a broader term; "Sojat Mehndi" refers to henna from the GI-registered region.
What colour does Sojat henna give on hair?
Orange when you rinse, deepening to red-brown over about 48 hours, depending on your starting colour. See does henna turn hair orange? for the full colour curve.
Can I use Sojat henna for mehndi on hands?
Yes. The same powder works for hands; see the mehndi paste recipe for ratios and timings.
Ready to mix? Follow how to mix henna for hair, and see Naturenna facts for our sourcing, batch-coding and policies.
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